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America's National Parks Were Never Wild and Untouched

"America's National Parks Were Never Wild and Untouched: Montana's Emblematic Glacier National Park Reveals the Impact of Human History and Culture," Zócalo Public Square (June 11, 2018). America’s National Parks Were Never Wild and Untouched | Essay | Zócalo Public SquareIn 1872, Congress created the

The Parks Have Been Fixed Before

"Reckoning with History: The parks have been fixed before," High Country News (April 11, 2018). Reckoning with History: The parks have been fixed before - High Country NewsHow the government tackled the post-war threats of national park ‘disfigurement’ and ‘destruction.’High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards

The Antiquities Act Quandry

"Reckoning with History: The Antiquities Act quandary," High Country News (February 22, 2018). Reckoning with History: The Antiquities Act quandary - High Country NewsThe law has created constant tension between the executive and legislative branches.High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards